A fast-growing Maine community resists the idea of becoming a town again

Amateur historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped

WANTAGH, N.Y. (AP) — An amateur historian has stumbled upon a provocative clue to the enduring mystery of what became of a notorious pirate who raided a royal Indian treasure ship centuries ago, implicating a co-conspirator whose name is familiar to many New Yorkers. James Bailey, who five years ago made headlines after unearthing ancient […]

State plans Central Maine Healthcare hearing as concerns over Prime grow

Maine will hold a public hearing to investigate whether Prime Healthcare Foundation is violating staffing and care agreements at Central Maine Healthcare, amid growing concerns over patient safety.

This Maine man dresses ‘The Masked Singer

Biddeford native Luke D’Alessandro shares his journey from Maine youth theater to winning an Emmy for his innovative costume design work on the hit show The Masked Singer.

Small public libraries urge state commission to allow volunteer staffing, unpaid directors

Maine's public libraries face controversy as new state commission proposals require all libraries to employ paid directors, sparking concerns among small, rural, and volunteer-run institutions.

MEASLES OUTBREAK

A recent measles outbreak has sparked a significant shift in public sentiment, leading to increased willingness and openness toward vaccination efforts.